ZERO LOT LINE -
The construction of a building on the boundary lines of a lot. Usually built on the front line, such as a store built to the sidewalk. In some states a lot is measured from the center of a street or easement.
ZERO SIDE YARD -
The building of a subdivision with each house built on a side boundary line. An easement for maintenance is given over a portion of the lot adjoining each lot.
ZONE -
An area of a county or city set aside for a certain purpose where the use of the land is restricted by law -
zoning ordinance.
ZONING -
The division of a city or county by legislative regulations into areas (zones), specifying the use allowable for the real property in these zones.
ZONING MAP -
A map of a community showing the zones of permitted use under zoning ordinances.
ZONING ORDINANCE -
A law controlling the use of land and construction of improvements in a given area (zone).
ZONING VARIANCE -
A variance within a zone.